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Why spend 450 more on a DAC when you already have a DAC that can perform 80% of it at 30% of the cost? I already have decent sources - CDP, HTPC, DAC. So, I am not exactly looking for a better quality DAC. I'd rather spent it on a good headphone amp and a better headphone. I'm just averse to spending any more on DACs.
 
^ Exactly :). Good Headphone with a matching Headphone amp. Then, do source upgrades if necessary. Another reason why I am not spending on DAC is that - just like top-tier IEMs, the differences are marginal. A few extra % of details require you to spend up-to 50-80% extra on a DAC. Knowing me, do you think I'll be happier with a few more IEMs or one greatest DAC in the world? ;)
 
I have my eye set on the Burson HA160 discrete amp since almost a month now. I'm just waiting to fly back to bbay and check out brendon's MS2. If the MS2 is really 'da shyte'.....then I'm getting the MS2 -> Burson HA160 -> D5k -> having a bath in the ganges. Lol. No more audiophile-itch anymore. :P
 
IS not HA160d sensible buy if you are buying both DAC and AMP :)

also its a sesibel buy because it has a coax input as well ...my future sources will have a coax output.

i agree if you have a good dac beforehand its good to save 450 ..but as you are buying both is not HA150d more sensible as MS2 will cost you 200 (including shipping )
 
i am planning to get a portable amp i have decided to buy the fiio e7.. is it good for the price???? i will be pairing with westone 3 .. source - iphone 3gs
 
The MiniBox E+ its a good amp for the price. If your budget permits, I remember reading the Pico and the Mustang have great synergy with the W3.
 
if you can get the Pico / mustang ...i suggest you get a standalone dap like the Sflo, HM-601/2. cause your iphone will not provide a proper lineout for the amps !
 
dr.sankhadeep said:
i am planning to get a portable amp i have decided to buy the fiio e7.. is it good for the price???? i will be pairing with westone 3 .. source - iphone 3gs
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SlowDown !!

There isnt any hurry to run so fast !!!!!!

Let urself get used to W3's first .

Only and if u feel , something's lacking , then only think of amp-ing .

Adding an amp is not a wise solution in every case :)
 
anubhav2345 said:
SlowDown !!

There isnt any hurry to run so fast !!!!!!

Let urself get used to W3's first .

Only and if u feel , something's lacking , then only think of amp-ing .

Adding an amp is not a wise solution in every case :)
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woah!! , look who is talking ! :P

but as his friend is in US .. he might as well bring what Dr. wants , that will save customs and the trouble later !
 
Will be going to Jaben on wednesday, I'll be auditioning the MTPC, SM3, DBA-02, Westone3 and quite a few more, will post my impressions here.

Source: Sflo2

I'll also be checking out cables for the TF10, i hope for my wallet its all just......... snake oil :P
 
^ I need impressions on everything you try there , including TF10 cables Remember there's a notes app on your iPhone :P . Ask that other lamer with you to note his impressions as well .Can rely on both you guys since you listen to similar music :D
 
bennysachdev said:
Will be going to Jaben on wednesday, I'll be auditioning the MTPC, SM3, DBA-02, Westone3 and quite a few more, will post my impressions here
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Looking forward to that, especially the cable impressions :)

Guess you've already tried the e-Q7. Can you describe how e-Q7 sounded? Did the Moving armature sound any 'different' to your ears than dynamics or BA?
 
esanthosh said:
Looking forward to that, especially the cable impressions :)

Guess you've already tried the e-Q7. Can you describe how e-Q7 sounded? Did the Moving armature sound any 'different' to your ears than dynamics or BA?
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Dude TBH i haven't really sat down to study how armatures work so that^ ain't gonna happen.
Just a heads-up for anyone who doesn't know me, if i say something like, for e.g. XXX hps/iems don't have bass, doesn't mean they really really don't have bass. It just means that I LOVE MY BASS!!!! :P Not that i ever EQ to increase the bass, i just like it if its naturally there. Hence when i say the e-q7 were not my type, you know what i mean ;) They din't have any bass authority at all. I would prefer the Ck10 to the Eq-7 for the genre of music i listen to, but YMMV of course.

I'll try them again on wednesday esanthosh and let you know. Just to give them another chance cuz you seem like you've already read a lot of reviews of it(and I haven't read any TBH) and you seem sure you'll like them. If you want me to try a specific genre or track, do let me know, I'll download the Flac and keep.

Just to put it out there..i use Paul keeley or boom jinx or BT to check bass, spaciousness, soundstaging width, and treble extension. Alanis, Seal(unplugged), Nusrat Fateh for mids, vocals. Nirvana unplugged for soundstaging(width and depth) and imaging. Damien rice - 9 crimes for hiss, sibilance. Probably even some random, linkin park or kings of leon for speed and other factors like growl and lushness of the mids(depending on the song).

I'd really like to know.....this has got me curious.......What music do you guys use to test iems/ hps? :)
 
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